Watch regret - help!

Sorry man. It’s a terrible feeling, we’ve all been there. 
 

A few options:

-Give it some more time. Figure out where it works in your rotation and where it doesn’t. Maybe a different strap or look into a bracelet. I bet there’s an aftermarket bracelet by Strapcode or Uncle Seiko. You might fall back in love. 
- If you really hate it, accept the loss of money when you sell it, but get rid of it and move on having learned a lesson. Make the sale price very attractive to a buyer. 
-Have patience with the sale. Wait until you get the right offer. 

That watch is killer.  I think over time you will be glad to have kept it.  

Not losing $ on new watch purchases is a pretty recent thing...  I guess all you can do is hold out for an offer you can stomach.  

I'll echo trying different straps, though.  I've definitely gotten rid of watches that I probably would have kept if I had found the right strap.  In some cases, I later found the strap and really kicked myself.

Thats great advice, thank you! I’ll do that. 

Patience.

Patience before buying sth. Put it on your wishlist, watch YT videos about it. Check out pics of it, and do all that while waiting 3 months. If you still like it then, go for it.

Patience when selling. It took almost a year, to sell my Tissot LeLocle Chrono. And I obviously lost money on it, it's a Tissot and no Rolex. That said, you should get a decent price for that model!

Hope you’re right mate! 

Hey Adam, cool watch and I’m sorry to hear it‘s not for you anymore. The S&G seems like a more niche GMT compared to the Pro and Pepsi. Looking at WatchRecon, it looks like there aren’t a ton for sale, which is good. Im guessing there is low supply and low demand for these used. With that, selling would have to be a patient process (especially if it’s not on bracelet). Buying it new, taking a noticeable hit is inevitable but I hope you can minimize that hit.

Not sure where you tried to sell it but maybe try another platform/ multiple (as long as the platform allows it)?  I’ve never sold on eBay but it seems like that may reach a broader audience. I would be sure to include how new your piece is in the listing. Selling it may take a while but it only takes one buyer and he/she can pop up at any moment. Some of my watches have taken months to sell.
 

Make sure your photos look good. Great photos help a lot, especially with nicer watches like this one. If you’re like me and shooting on a cell phone, managing your lighting will make the biggest difference. There are great, short videos on this.
 

With how hot the Pro, Pelagos 39, and Ranger are currently, there may be some people who need to get over their initial lust for one of those models before they realize they want what you’ve got. Again, selling this one may take time.

If you are still discovering what you like, making your purchases from the used market will certainly help make the buying and selling more sustainable in the future (especially if you are prone to impulse purchases and also with niche pieces like this one). I know that so many of the people here can empathize with what you are feeling right now. Keep your head up and take your time. Nothing needs to be purchased this week or this month. There is no rush in this hobby outside of our own anxiety. 
 

Edit: you could also message others that have sold this model recently. They may be willing to give you insight into their selling experience and help set appropriate expectations.
 

I have been there no doubt and so have most watch collectors. Sadly getting a new watch is like a new car once you drive it out it devalues ..I suggest dont wear it and put it up for sale at a discount on watchuseek or reddit ..if it doesnt sell after a while put it on chrono24 ..good luck 

Though the watch looks awesome but what counts is how you feel...👍

Good evening Adam!

This can happen like it happened to me so often. Here is my idea: just put the watch aside for a few weeks and put it on for a few days again.Should you have the same feelings as the ones you had now after wearing it, then it will be really the right to sell it.

Agreed with the above, patience and especially good photos go a loooong way. You might not have the most popular model, but a popular model nonetheless. It will sell, just give it time. I'm with you on this one, when I'm not sure on a look I buy a cheaper version or homage first then go for the pricier one. Might be worth a try next time around.

Unfortunately, that's a big chunk of money to spend early on in your watch journey.  Hopefully, this can be a learning experience.

On the upside, you can now cross off the GMT in your collection.  The Tudor is a great example to fill that slot, so you're certainly moving in the right direction.

First off, it's a great watch. I totally get what you are feeling. I've been there a few times. I think it's part of collector learning curve. For a long time I couldn't afford many of the watches I wanted. Today that's not so much an issue. I've had to relearn not rushing into a purchase . I own a 7K watch I never wear & would take a bath on selling. My piont: no more quick watch purchases. Even if I obsess online & research the hell out of it I have to try it on 2 to 3 times before I buy $300 watch or 20k same program

Sell it at a loss if you really hate it. But if you want to keep it then work around it. Get cheap nato strap that change look of the watch. Design your wardrobe around your watch(belts, buckles, shoes, shirts). Look like 🤠 cowboy! Most have been in your situation but do not do another impulsive thing. think it through and enjoy the process. Years from now you will have a story to share.

I'm not a fan of two-tone watches at all, but as for that one. It just demands a black and gold Nato strap. 

Anyway, sorry to hear, that you are upset. I would wear it nonetheless and accumulate stories around that while saving for that grail watch that you want. 

Well, I won’t stick the knife in and say what you did wrong, but at the same time, I actually think you also need time to work with this. For an early foray, that’s a solid statement and you managed to back yourself a popular watch that is pleasing on the eye.
I think it looks ok on the wrist, size-wise, but you need something to make the Root Beer / Espresso colourway really pop. The above NATO isn’t a bad choice, and maybe a nice distressed rugged lighter brown leather strap would give this a more vintage look. Maybe a drivers/rally strap, it would be interesting enough as a combo with the holes.
This is also coming from me; I‘d be the first to rip into a Tudor.

Forstner makes bracelets specifically for the Black Bay models

First off I think Tudor BB GMT S&G is a nice watch. Where I think it may fail you in terms of versatility is that you bought it on the black leather strap which IMO doesn’t showcase the watch very well. The S&G needs to be on a metal bracelet to really look the part. I’d try to order the Tudor bracelet that is supposed to go with it. I think once you wear it with a bracelet it will change your perspective on that watch. 
 

Secondly, not being on bracelet is one main reasons why you‘re not seeing interest from buyers. Typically buyers prefer the watch with the factory bracelet. 

Have you considered listing it for trade on one of the forums? You might even find someone who has a Seamaster that would trade for your Tudor.

I see one of these on Chrono24 on leather for $4300 but, as a private seller, you'd have to accept a bit less than that, for sure. If you haven't checked watchrecon.com, it can give you some intel on current pricing. I only see one Tudor S&G (on bracelet) in the past 30 days offered for $4600. That's about $1k lower than MSRP and a lot to swallow as a loss. Watch Charts shows pre-owned going for as low as $4090. 

I'd echo some of the good advice crunchers have already shared: give it some time, swap out the straps, put it away for a month or so, and then see how you feel. If you're still not loving it, consider posting it on several forums before you go the eBay route (since they take such a big cut).

Thanks buddy, really appreciate your reply and great advice. watches are oddly stressful it turns out! 😂

Theyre worth it though and, as you say, patience across the board it prob what I need! 

This is my favourite advice! 😂

That’s such a beauty! Thanks mate 

Keep it. You will be glad you did. It's a fantastic watch. One of my most loved in my collection. I brought it on a bracelet and later added the fabric for a more summer casual look. I have a 7.5" wrist so I have the frame to make it work.

Try the fabric strap, it makes the watch lighter and feels less bulky.

Unfortunately this is the name of the game. You have to accept to lose some money when it comes trading , yes you can also break even or make but the chances of that is lower than the other. 
 

beautiful watch though! I love a rootbeer!

Thanks mate, I’m going to work on it. 

My father once told me don’t settle because you’ll Never be happy and end up selling the thing you settled for a loss to buy what you really wanted. For example you want x that is say 5000 but you settle for y which is 3000 but it never really scratches that itch. So you sell it for say 2000 losing a grand only to buy the 5000 dollar x which is suddenly now a 6000 dollar thing. Because of the loss. Does that make sense?

Thanks mate, love that Dj! 

Yes, that’s exactly what I did and I’m frustrated about 😂

Hahahaha hell man we’ve all done it. Me more times than I care to admit. Live and learn right?

I’m going to force myself to love it. I’ve forced myself to love Women before… I can do it with a timepiece! 

Dude try some natos maybe a rubber strap? That is an awesome watch.